as in gadget
an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
manufacturers of all kinds of widgets for the do-it-yourselfer
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There will also be a distinct set of widgets for each of the Camera app’s capture modes.
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Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 12 May 2026
Google says there will be widgets for contacts, weather, and select third-party apps.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The career mode now gets real-world sponsors; there are new, super-nerdy widgets for the HUD that detail the innerworkings of the powertrain and ECU; track art, foliage, and environmental lighting have seen a lift; and AI has been further balanced, just to name a few other touch-ups.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
This runs the gamut, including AI agents, an AI assistant, content summarization, risk prediction, text generation, and widget creation.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
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Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 12 May 2026
Google says there will be widgets for contacts, weather, and select third-party apps.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The career mode now gets real-world sponsors; there are new, super-nerdy widgets for the HUD that detail the innerworkings of the powertrain and ECU; track art, foliage, and environmental lighting have seen a lift; and AI has been further balanced, just to name a few other touch-ups.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 25 Mar. 2026
This runs the gamut, including AI agents, an AI assistant, content summarization, risk prediction, text generation, and widget creation.
—Ruben Circelli, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for widget
gadget
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Whether your husband is into gadgets, travel, grilling, or simply appreciates things that make everyday life easier, these are the gifts that actually get constant use in my house — and will make Father’s Day feel a little more memorable this year.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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This little gadget is a game-changer for travel.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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“Widget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widget. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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